New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees - #9 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 209 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/15/1979 |
| Birthplace | Austin, TX |
| College | Purdue |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2001, 2nd round, 1st pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 96.3 | 5177 | 43 |
Shades of 2009 form in performance of Saints’ defense against Seahawks
While the Saints' defense didn't have one of its better performances against the Seahawks on Sunday, it forced two turnovers and the offense shined, scoring touchdowns on five consecutive possessions at one point in New Orleans' 34-19 win.
Brees, Saints carve up Seahawks
Drew Brees became the New Orleans Saints' all-time completions leader, throwing for four touchdowns in New Orleans' 34-19 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Bush inactive for Saints
Despite extensive practice this week and optimism from his head coach, Saints RB Reggie Bush is inactive for Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks.
Report: Saints RB Thomas has torn tendon
Saints RB Pierre Thomas, who has not played since Week Three, reportedly tore a tendon in his ankle and should have undergone surgery.
Vilma: Williams deserves another head-coaching opportunity
While Gregg Williams seems to be happy with his current situation, his success in building on what he started in 2009 has led some to wonder about his future.
Report: Saints RB Bush to play on Sunday
Saints RB Reggie Bush is expected to play on Sunday, according to an ESPN.com report.
Saints want to see more from Bushrod
After handing him the starting OLT job last season, New Orleans has been less than thrilled with Jermon Bushrod's play this year but is hoping he will prove that he's the long-term answer at the position. Read about ...
Sharper a boon for Saints’ defense
FS Darren Sharper's importance to the Saints' defense can't be overstated, according to team observers.
NFC South midseason reports
WR Roddy White has stood out on a contending Falcons team. Read our midseason team reports on the NFC South.
Brees, Saints roll past woeful Panthers, 34-3
Drew Brees threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Jabari Greer returned an interception for a touchdown and the Saints became the latest team to shut down Carolina's NFL-worst offense in a 34-3 victory over the banged-up Panthers on ...
Shockey to hospital with rib injury
Saints TE Jeremy Shockey left the team's Week Nine game with a rib injury and was taken via ambulance to a Charlotte hospital.
Attention turns to Saints QB Brees’ knee
For those who were wondering if something was wrong with Saints QB Drew Brees, a potential answer presented itself Thursday.
Brees proves that his knee is fine
Drew Brees proved a radio host's report to be false, as his knee seemed to be in fine shape when doing jumping jacks after practice.
Saints’ defense stingy in win over Steelers
Gregg Williams' defense is ranked third in the league after holding the Steelers to 279 yards and 10 points on Sunday night.
Steelers-Saints tops World Series in ratings
The battle of the NFL's last two champions received higher ratings than the battle of two teams looking to become baseball's champion.
PLAYER NEWS
Brees says the Saints are ready to put the bounty scandal "to bed," be gracious Super Bowl hosts and look forward to next season. Brees has been an ambassador for New Orleans since he arrived in 2006, and is maintaining that role with a busy schedule this week as the Big Easy prepares to host its first Super Bowl in more than a decade on Sunday.|||||||
The Saints entered 2012 believing they were contenders to be the first team to play a Super Bowl on its home field. Then came the NFL's bounty probe of the Saints and sanctions including the season-long suspension of coach Sean Payton, followed by a losing season. Brees says he's disappointed, but ready to help showcase his adopted home town's resurgence now.
Brees was 29 of 43 passing for 396 yards with four touchdowns and one interceptions in the Saints' loss to Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
Brees passed for 5,177 yards, making him the only player to do so in a season three times. He also had 43 touchdowns, making him the only quarterback to pass for 40 TDs in consecutive seasons. Brees is one of four quarterbacks in NFL history to pass for 5,000.
Brees has passed for more than 5,000 yards, making him the only player to do so in a season three times.|||||||
Brees surpassed the coveted yardage mark with a touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. That was also the 41st scoring pass for the season for Brees, the only quarterback to pass for 40 TDs in consecutive seasons.
Brees completed 37 of 53 passes for 446 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints' win over the Cowboys on Sunday.|||||||
Brees has seven touchdowns with no interceptions in his last two games.
Brees was 26 of 39 for 307 yards and tied a season high with four touchdowns on Sunday against the Buccaneers.|||||||
Brees has thrown for 300 yards in eight of New Orleans' 14 games this season.
